Enjoy free Chinese learning resources from us! This series covers idioms and proverbs, which are meaningful and useful in various scenarios. Let’s explore 「博古通今」 and its usage below.
Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「博古通今」, with its explanation and usage provided below.
Tong: to know thoroughly; Bo: extensive, to know a lot. He knows a great deal about ancient things and is well versed in modern affairs. Describes someone who is knowledgeable.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bó gǔ tōng jīn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bok3 gu2 tung1 gam1
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
